Senior Infrastructure Architect / Technical Lead (m/f/d)

Do you want to do more than just operate infrastructure, but also think strategically about it, set technical standards, and actively shape modern hybrid and cloud architectures? As a central technical authority within the infrastructure team, you will take responsibility for the further development of our group-wide IT infrastructure – from on-premises to Azure to Modern Workplace. In doing so, you will provide technical guidance, contribute your hands-on engineering expertise to challenging projects, and ensure that our platforms remain stable, secure, scalable, and future-proof.

We, the proLogistik Group, are the market leader for system solutions in the supply chain. With around 800 experienced employees, we develop innovative software and hardware solutions for logistics. We work with passion in a strong team environment and at eye level to develop new ideas. To best foster your potential, we place great importance on self-directed work and offer you diverse development opportunities because we value your daily commitment and contribution to our success.
 
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Senior Infrastructure Architect / Technical Lead (m/f/d)

• As a central technical authority within the infrastructure team, you will take responsibility for the further development of our group-wide infrastructure architecture – from on-premises to hybrid to cloud – and provide technical guidance, without having disciplinary leadership responsibility.
• You will define technical standards for central infrastructure topics such as servers, virtualization, Azure, client management, storage, and backup, and create well-founded decision-making bases for team leads, IT management, and the executive team.
• You will be a technical sparring partner for the infrastructure team and the Infrastructure Team Lead, providing technical guidance on complex issues and supporting through coaching, mentoring, and active knowledge transfer.
• You will work hands-on on demanding infrastructure projects, migrations, and modernization initiatives, conduct architecture and design reviews, and provide support with root cause analysis, problem management, and technical escalations.
• You will be responsible for the technical further development of our Microsoft Azure and hybrid architectures, support Modern Workplace topics such as Intune, Endpoint Management, Identity Management, and tenant harmonization, and evaluate new cloud technologies in terms of suitability, cost-effectiveness, and strategic benefit.
• You will ensure stable, scalable, and secure infrastructure platforms, further develop server, virtualization, and data center architectures, and integrate Security-by-Design as well as requirements from ISO 27001 and NIS2 with Security into our infrastructure projects.
• You will drive standardization, automation, and ITIL-oriented operating models, further develop technical roadmaps, runbooks, and documentation, and work closely with Security, Network, Data Center, Client Management, Development, and external service providers.

Must-have requirements

• You have several years of experience as a Senior System Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or Infrastructure Architect and have already technically supported or further developed complex infrastructure environments.
• You have very good knowledge of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Windows Server and can confidently use them in modern infrastructure architectures.
• You have good experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware, as well as with enterprise networks, and understand their interplay in hybrid IT landscapes.
• You are familiar with Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Management, and backup and recovery concepts, and have experience in infrastructure migrations and modernization projects.
• You consistently think about infrastructure from a Security by Design perspective and have a good understanding of relevant compliance requirements, e.g., ISO 27001 and NIS2.
• You communicate clearly, confidently, and in an audience-appropriate manner, and enjoy passing on your knowledge, technically guiding colleagues, and collectively developing standards.
• You speak fluent German (C1) and good English (minimum B2).
• You reside in Germany.

• You have experience with automation and ideally with Infrastructure as Code.
• You have Microsoft certifications or comparable qualifications.
• You have already worked in hybrid cloud environments and are familiar with monitoring or observability solutions.
• You have a basic understanding of Kubernetes and Linux.
• You have experience in international corporate structures and can confidently navigate complex, distributed IT organizations.

• Best possible balance of leisure and professional life: 30 vacation days, flexible working time models, trust-based working hours, and flextime account.
• Individual working models: On-site or hybrid.
• Sabbatical.
• Working from EU countries.
• Attractive salary with additional tax-free fringe benefits and optional kindergarten subsidy.
• Capital-forming benefits (Vermögenswirksame Leistungen).
• Subsidized company pension plan (20% contribution).
• Bicycle and e-bike leasing (up to €10,000.00) including the option for an additional bicycle, e.g., for partners or children.
• Corporate Benefits: Discounts at various brands and manufacturers.
• Health prevention with health days, ergonomic equipment, and prescription safety glasses for screen work.
• Free snacks, fruit, vegetables, and hot and cold drinks.
• Hardware, such as work laptop, monitors, headset, and much more.
• Modern offices with free parking and good public transport connections.
• Agile and fast working processes in a flat hierarchy with a "du" culture (informal address).
• Intensive and thorough onboarding with an onboarding buddy.
• Internal and external training and seminars (e.g., via Udemy or other renowned providers) to acquire new skills and/or certificates.
• Regular team and company events such as beer tastings, Children Days, BBQs, and Secret Santa festivities – All colleagues are welcome to contribute their ideas here.

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After we receive your application documents, you will receive an acknowledgment of receipt from us. Subsequently, we usually take about a week to carefully review your documents. If your profile matches our expectations, we will contact you to schedule a joint introductory meeting (by phone, via Teams, or on-site). After our meeting, we will consult internally. If everything is suitable, we will contact you to schedule a follow-up meeting for in-depth discussion (online or on-site). On-site, you will have the opportunity to get to know our premises and colleagues. Within seven days after your meeting, you will hear from us again. In case of a match, you will typically receive your contract offer via email within 2 days, followed by the original via post. We are already looking forward to it!

proLogistik GmbH
Fallgatter 1
44369 Dortmund
North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)
Germany

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